A Change In Joseph Stalin's Life

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Born on December 21st, 1878, into a poverty-stricken home and as an only child, Josef Vissarionovich Djugashvili would eventually revolutionize his country. Joseph was actually born on December 18th, 1878, or December 6th, 1878 according to the Old Style Julian calendar, but came up with a new birth date for himself. As a young man, Stalin began a process that would rise himself to the top and radically change history while changing the lives of millions. . In the beginning, his household helped him grow as a person and develop his character. His father was an alcoholic and shoemaker, whilst his mother was a laundress. They did not make much money, but learned to survive. Because of his poor childhood, Stalin wanted a better future for himself.

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